Living the Life

"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you've imagined." - Henry David Thoreau


This is one of the quotes I have chosen to live by. Each day, reminding myself of this quote, I look to succeed and think positive thoughts knowing one day my dreams will come true. Over the years, I have developed my own values, plans, and expectations which will all lead me to accomplishing my dreams. Values such as honesty, integrity, respect, and kindness are very important to me. It is not only important that I possess those qualities and remind myself of my values daily, but I surround myself with people who have such qualities and share the same values. I understand that everyone is different, however, I think honesty, respect, integrity and kindness are all simple essential qualities that form great people. 
In order to one day achieve my dreams, I need day-to-day plans as well as future plans. Day to day plans include minor things such as do my homework, eat dinner, babysit, and get to a meeting, all while mananging my time appropiately. I also have weekly plans such as to finish my college essay and study for upcoming quizzes, for example. And then there's lifelong future plans. Being a senior in high school, next year I am planning to attend a four-year college. I'm looking to major in business and minor in psychology. Once I've completed college I then hope to attend law school. After law school is completed, I hope to become a lawyer and specialize in family law, dealing with custody issues and divorces. Although my plans may change over the course of the next couple of years, I do plan on living a successful and happy life, no matter what. Of course, my goals tie directly in with my plans. I plan in order to reach my goals and follow my dreams. Also relating to my goals and dreams is the expectations I have set for myself and others. I know my potential and I will not let myself settle for anything less. As for others, I expect them to treat me as I treat them, specifically following the "Golden Rule," "Do unto others as you would want others to do unto you." I know how I should be treated and have made the decision not to surround myself with those who don't treat me how I deserve to be treated. Through my values, goals, planning and expectations, I am confident that one day I will reach my dreams and live the life I have imagined.